Welcome to one of the most intimate and untamed trans-Sierra routes- the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway. Jutting up from the heart of the Sierra Nevada with Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park as its neighbors, the byway is a 61-mile stretch of Highways 4 and 89, in between the towns of Arnold in Calaveras County and Markleeville in Alpine County, California.
Glacially carved valleys, granite outcroppings, basalt columns, ancient volcanic peaks, deep river READ MORE

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Join the Alpine County Historical Society for the “History Mystery Scavenger Hunt” in Downtown Markleeville and the Museum; Exploring local history can be fun, educational and rewarding! August 1, 2015 anytime between 11:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. Purchase a clue … Read More

The festival opened to rave reviews this year of the T Sisters, Elton Tribute, and, of course, Olga and Vladislav Kern. Our incredible lineup marches on this week starting Wednesday July 29th with the County Line Trio’s salute to the Kingston … Read More

Now’s a great time to visit the Park and take advantage of some of their activities or just hike the shady trails or play in the river. Daily: June 15 – August 16 Weekends only: August 22 – September 7 … Read More

Scenic4.org is the Official Website for Northern California's Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway. Visit Byways.org, the Federal Highway Administration's National Byways website for more on this byway, other Scenic Byways, and byway information.